VETS-Pedie 3 Posted November 15, 2011 It took me 4,5 years (slow builder ) but finaly it's done. The real thing was knocked out on December 19. 1944 just outside Stoumont 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted November 15, 2011 I can see why this took you 5 years to complete. The detailing on it is fantastic. You can be rightly proud of that. What's the next project ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VETS-Pedie 3 Posted November 15, 2011 The IV of course, with Thoma Skirts (why to build something OOB ). Got it akready 3 months, didn't even opened it...4 more years???? still few last things to do on the Panther... the skirts, commander, connect working lights last finished the periscopes: Commander is made from Verlinden figures (dry fit) and his map of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panther F 0 Posted November 15, 2011 Very nice, a late Panther G with the first design mantlet (which they used towards the end of the war) and standard exhaust. Nice work as I know what you went through on the build because I am finishing up mine (late production Panther G) going on 3 years. Thanks for sharing! I see I need to get back on mine. ~ Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonblink 0 Posted November 15, 2011 Amazing, I really like the build and all the detail. Any chances of a video of it running? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VETS-Pedie 3 Posted November 15, 2011 Any chances of a video of it running? For the moment only a static run Static run Panther If you wan't to see the building building history (In Dutch) Dutch (Belgian) or brief in English Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted November 15, 2011 4,5 years are showing it is getting all rusty. Nice... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattmoxon 0 Posted November 15, 2011 Now that's pretty impressive that is, awesome level of detail, something that I am not surprised has taken years to acomplish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted November 15, 2011 It's already lasted a lot longer than the real thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VETS-Pedie 3 Posted November 25, 2011 meet the commander: Uschaf. Krüger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ideal2k 3 Posted November 25, 2011 Who's the pilot? Erwin Rommel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VETS-Pedie 3 Posted December 9, 2011 Totally completed now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panther F 0 Posted December 10, 2011 Great job on the tank commander! It really tops off an already good looking tank. I have the Verlinden figures for my Panther ... hope they turn out half as well as yours did! ~ Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted December 12, 2011 That is an absolute beauty! I have been working on my King Tiger for about 3 years now so only 2 more to go! Fantastic work, really well executed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VETS-Pedie 3 Posted December 12, 2011 and here's a quick street run. Hope to run it in the Ardennes soon.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VETS-Pedie 3 Posted February 19, 2012 found some historical pictures of the 215 during the offensive or was in the latest snow? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skottoman 306 Posted February 19, 2012 This is truly incredible work. Wow, if I ever start doing tanks, this is a very high bar to shoot for! Very professional skills! Amazing... Cheers, Skottoman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted February 20, 2012 Amazing! It's all the little details that get me! Rust build up on the exhausts, grit in the paint, authentic wooden parts, the weathering... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted February 20, 2012 Its a absolute show piece . Your painting skills are amazing . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted February 23, 2012 I just love those pics in the snow. Your sepia tint ones look fantastically realistic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VashStepler 0 Posted March 4, 2017 Hello everyone! Excellent job on that Panther, specially on the paint details! Geez, wish i have that talent. Anyway, I see that you did install that "sheet" sticker on the lower front hull (to cover those two holes on that section). Did you stick that sheet sticker directly to the metal surface or painted surface? If you did stick it on the painted surface, does it still holding good? Its on page 8 of the manual. Tamiya 56022 Manual. I'm not sure if the manual wants me to file the lower front hull (which was already primed & painted) or just stick the sheet sticker onto the painted surface and then prime & paint that sheet? I gotta say, the Tamiya M26 Pershing that I built 2 years ago came with a very detailed instructions manual. This Panther however is . Modelers please let me know how would you guys do this? -Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 367 Posted March 5, 2017 That sticker sheet for the lower hull is rubbish - make one from plasticard and glue to the hull and paint over when finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VashStepler 0 Posted March 6, 2017 Thank you, Ad Lav. Your response made me think of those weld bonding compound. Instead of filing, priming, and painting that whole section again... Ill just fill it up with epoxy and seal it permanently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
